The Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Smoothie (Bonus, It’s Dairy-Free!)

Fall is here! And I don’t know about you but I am definitely excited to indulge a little this season with lots of sides, sweets and of course pie! But of course, I want to get my tastes of the seasons without adding a bunch of extra calories. This Pumpkin Spice Smoothie is the perfect way to get your piece of the pie without undoing your whole day. Pumpkin packs tons of nutrients and bonus, pumpkin in the morning will help you stay fuller longer.

This particular recipes happens to be vegan and dairy-free, but it is easy to modify using the ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

Ingredients:– 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree

– 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

– 1 banana

– 1 cup ice

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 1 teaspoon cinnamon

– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

– 1/2 teaspoon all spice

*This smoothie is not overly sweet, for extra sweetness add a tablespoon of maple syrup, agave or other sweetener.

This recipe is pretty simple, combine all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.

Almost done…

Ta-dah!

What are some of your favorite pumpkin recipes? Got any hearty and healthy smoothies we should try? Talk to us in the comments below.

Natalie Paramore is a 20-something gal cooking and eating her way through Austin, Texas, and a few other places along the way. When she’s not trying out something new for her blog, Food Fetish, you can find her hanging out with her dog Mimi.